dumpish

American  

[duhm-pish] / ˈdʌm pɪʃ /

adjective

1. depressed; sad.

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Other Word Forms

• dumpishly adverb
• dumpishness noun

Etymology

Origin of dumpish

First recorded in 1535–45; dump(s) + -ish ¹

Example Sentences

For several months the two poets toured the fishy, subArctic, volcanic island, sat around in its corrugated-iron farmhouses and dumpish hotels.

From Time Magazine Archive

She lost her gay spirits, grew dumpish and morose, stuck up her feathers in a bristling way, and pecked at her neighbours if they did so much as look at her.

From Queer Little Folks by Stowe, Harriet Beecher

"Gee! but you look dumpish and dressed up," said Katy.

From Strictly business: more stories of the four million by Henry, O.

My chicks are about three weeks old and have always been strong and sturdy, but when taken sick first appear a little dumpish, then the head seems a little heavy and the neck lengthens out.

From One Thousand Questions in California Agriculture Answered by Wickson, Edward J. (Edward James)

"I don't know what's the matter, but he's been uncommonly dumpish; we've been as near as possible to quarrelling for half a dozen miles back."

From Queechy, Volume I by Warner, Susan